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 Use an appropriate needle for the job. Thicker medications require a larger needle.

 For IM injections, once the needle is in the muscle, push the medication slowly. It is more comfortable for the animal and is less likely to tear the muscle fibers.

 Changing needles between drawing up the drug and injecting ensures that a sharp needle is puncturing the skin and that there is no irritating drug on the outside of the needle which may prompt a premature response from the animal (especially important if injecting irritating medication). (Personal communication with Dr. LaRue Johnson).

 If multiple injections are to be given, always give a stinging one last.

 Breathe, and breathe evenly! There is a tendency to hold one's breath just prior to putting the needle into the skin. From the animal's point of view, this is a signal to run.

 Make a practice of beginning a procedure with the least amount of containment. You can always move to the chute if you need to. You may find that you are able to offer more freedom each time. If your time is limited, and you are concerned that this method will take too long, work with a few animals in this way during each herd management session.

 Remember in all cases the panel is your friend. The more you can maneuver the animal so that he is standing parallel to a panel the better the process proceeds.

Figure 2.37 This animal is held forward in the shoulder supports by virtue of a rear barrier and does not need to be tied by the head. The jugular vein is much easier to use when the animal is not tied by the head.

Dr. David Anderson has developed the “Buckeye Blood Draw” (Figure 2.38). This is a method that allows a single person to draw blood from the jugular with no restraint.